283 Third St, Jersey City
Two-family · built c. 1886 · Block 11108, Lot 8.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued May 20, 2026, estimated cost $2K, described as “80 Amp Main Panel Replacement for apartment 1”
- Alteration, issued Nov 19, 2025, 2 stories, described as “1. Roof replacement - Reason: Two leaks have been patched in less than two years. Plan: Remove existing roof and replace it with current comparable material. 2. Replace siding for the back of the house - Reason: Both the first and second fl”
- Alteration, issued Jun 12, 2025, estimated cost $7K, described as “1 WH and 2 Chimney Liners”
- Alteration, issued Aug 25, 2010, described as “Removal of 550 gal tank”
- Alteration, issued Jun 15, 2006, described as “Lead abatement as per njac 5:17”
- Alteration, issued Oct 27, 2005, described as “Water heater”
- Alteration, issued Sep 15, 2005, described as “Vinyl siding roofing remove the shingles apply new felt paper ice shield and fiberglass shingles to the entire roof”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $897,200
- 2025 tax
- $20,950
- Assessed land
- $630,000
- Assessed improvements
- $267,200
- Last sale
- $35,000 in 1982
Zoning
H (Historic District).
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 9 ft (NAVD88). FEMA’s preliminary map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 11 ft (NAVD88).
Landmarks
Part of Harsimus Cove Historic District (Jersey City historic district).
Board and land use applications
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-26-0110: Application, Approved, applied Apr 2, 2026. 80 Amp Main Panel Replacement for apartment 1 in the same location. No exterior work. No Service Change
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0357: Application, Approved, applied Aug 25, 2025. 1. Roof replacement - Reason: Two leaks have been patched in less than two years. Plan: Remove existing roof and replace it with current comparable material. 2. Replace siding for the back of the house - Reason: Both the first and second…
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0061: Application, Approved, applied Feb 25, 2025. 1 WH and 2 Chimney Liners